Kasto sees promising uptake for high-end automation
Ernst Wagner, managing director of Kasto UK, the sawing system and automated storage and retrieval system supplier, looks back at the last business year with satisfaction.
Rental options find a place
Today’s market landscape is undoubtedly busy, but companies are still treading carefully through the minefield of the post-recession economy, says Aganto marketing manager Ruth Oxley.
Repair racking in-situ
Rack repair can be carried out quickly and at 20% of the cost of traditional repairs using its patented system, says ROS.
Cleanroom contract for Hart
Three Speedor Cleanroom doors provide high-speed solution in an exceptional clean room environment.
Enhanced humidity control
Problems caused by poor humidity control in a large warehouse used for the storage of documentation and data tapes have been resolved by Humidity Solutions with a system that combines both humidification and dehumidification.
Industrial air curtain
New from JS Air Curtains, the VCP is a high-performance industrial air curtain for use on warehouse, factory or cold store doorways.
Take on Transaid’s Cycle Challenge
International development charity Transaid is challenging industry professionals to get fit for 2016 and help Transaid improve the lives of people in Africa, by signing up to one of its two cycle rides.
Leading warehouse modelling software updated
Cirrus Logistics has released the CLASS 14, the latest version of its warehouse modelling and simulation application.
Partnership extended
Following the successful start-up of the Rick Bestwick Transport operation in October 2015, the Magnavale Group and DFDS Partnership continues to flourish and grow.
Planning for demand
Scott Jameson, managing director at temporary building specialist Spaciotempo looks at how businesses can prepare for demand this year, as industry accelerates.
Terminology can cause confusion
Smart-Space has voiced concerns that transport and logistics companies requiring additional space may be ordering the wrong type of structure.
Back to the land
Peter Ward, CEO of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association, tells HSS editor Simon Duddy about the challenges the logistics industry faces with Omni-channel Retail, particularly with relation to changing demands on warehouse property.
Direct heating of key areas
Specified and installed by Lindon Heating and Cooling, Powrmatic has supplied two PTUL 35 radiant U-tube heaters to provide effective temperature control at Keim Mineral Paints’ warehouse in Telford.
Plea for information as man shot dead during warehouse robbery
Detectives have launched a major murder investigation after a man was shot dead during an attempted robbery at a warehouse in Birmingham on February 3.
110,000 sq ft cold store extension gets go-ahead
Temperature controlled food distribution business Reed Boardall has been granted planning permission for a 110,000sq ft extension to one of its largest and most modern cold stores.
New build automated cold store for food firm
Egemin Automation has embarked upon a new major phase in the construction of the new deepfreeze warehouse of Agristo in Belgium, the installation of the automated stacker cranes.
High accuracy digital thermometer
The Therma 1T digital thermometer from Electronic Temperature Instruments (ETI) utilises high accuracy (±0.2 °C) interchangeable type T thermocouple probes which offer fast response and durability.
Space-saving storage is an easy move
Adjustable Pallet Racking (APR) and sprinkler systems can now be extended, remodelled and relocated within a warehouse or distribution centre environment in significantly less time and at a fraction of the cost than was previously thought possible.



